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Paris Hotel / Location Suggestions

Hi there! I've been reading through all the previous posts of Paris hotel suggestions...however none are exactly my situation/question. Sooo I figured I throw it out there. Going to be in Paris for 4 days (wed thru sat) in October with my 17 y/o daughter. Our intention is to hit all the classic tourist spots, (Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre, etc) and have one or two GREAT meals. Ideally, the hotel will be in a "touristy" location so we don't spend much time having to find our way around. But I'm not really sure where that would be. Budget...up to $300/350 USD per night. From what I'm seeing the more American style hotels (definitely my preference) are pretty over priced. Certainly let me know if I've over looked one. We are also NY'ers and I travel quite a bit for work so kind of particular. Aside from being a walkable distance to some attractions, must have NO smoking rooms, a/c, wireless internet, on site restaurant/room service, and double beds. Yikes...any thoughts?

>one or two GREAT meals. Ideally, the hotel will be in a "touristy" location so we don't spend much time having to find our way around. But I'm not really sure where that would be. Budget...up to $300/350 USD per night. ... Aside from being a walkable distance to some attractions, must have NO smoking rooms, a/c, wireless internet, on site restaurant/room service, and double beds.<

I do not mean to be unkind, but you sound exactly like an American Tourist being satirized on TWTWTW by David Frost by in the 60's.

. . we don't try to turn it into our beloved San Diego. Most people enjoy Paris best when they try to "get into" its abundant charm. My advice: forget that room service exists, and eat only at real Parisian restos, bistros, cafes, crepe stands, etc.

We love the Hotel Muguet in the 7th. You can walk to the Eiffel Tower if you want. It is between two main metro stops, and on 4 bus lines that will take you anywhere. It is near MANY really good and reasonable restaurants, and has great ambience. If you are lucky, you could even get the room that has a view of the Tower.
room service--really? Well, you're on up there.
For 4 days, in Paris, can you give THAT up?

I'm not sure what you mean about "American style" hotels being overpriced or which ones you are calling that, but the main ones I think of like that (maybe the Hilton by the Tour) and a few large chain business hotels) don't seem overpriced any more than other hotels in Paris. YOu pay more for those 4* business hotels, which is what you are looking for if you insist on an in-house restaurant (mostly). There are some 4* French hotels that don't even have a restaurant, such as the Aubusson in St Germain.

Forget A/C in October but the fact is with your other requirements, you'll get it anyway. I don't understand the double beds requirement but suspect you mean two beds, each being a double if it's just two of you. That will be the killer requirement. Some of the big modern chain hotels have that, though. As for the nonsmoking, most hotels are entirely nonsmoking in Paris, but the ones that are not do tend to be the large chain business hotels, for sure. But they will have nonsmoking rooms, of course. And by law, I think they have to be a separate floor now.

The Marriott Renaissance near the Louvre might suit you and it is very central, except I don't think it has 2 double beds in a room, but am not sure. Also the Opera Concorde hotel is really nice.

The real issue is the 2 double beds at that price point, the rest isn't that hard to find. Because except for rare hotels, that would mean you'd have to book two rooms and you aren't going to be able to do that in the level hotel you want for $350 total.

Two double beds means a deluxe room in most hotels - and when linked to the on site restaurant and room service is going to be fairly rare in your typical French hotel. You are asking for the amenities of an upscale US style hotel - but at a bargain price.

Don't misunderstand me - we expect the same things - but our budget is higher. Not that we do the George V at $900 per night - but I think what you want is more in the $500/night range. Also - prices in Paris can depend very much on what conventions/activities are in town. If you are there for the pret a porter or similar - all prices will be sky high.

I would search for the amenities you want through several of the search engines - and then contact the hotels directly to see if there are any deals to be had. But think you will probably have to compromise either on amenities or price.

Hotel rates are pretty much at their peak in October in Paris, anyway, so there are not going to be any deals. There are tons of trade shows in Paris, the fashion shows aren't the only issue. IN fact, this year is the Auto Show which is just as important a trade show and doesn't happen every year (I think it is from end of Sept through mid-October). The fashion shows are the first week in October.

The Pullman hotel over in Montparnasse has rooms with two double beds (called a family room), but I didn't mention it because it wasn't super central, but it's not a bad area. That used to be the Meridien. Depends what is most important to you. http://www.pullmanhotels.com/gb/hotel-8189-pullman-paris-montparnasse/index.shtml
But the rate is around 300 euro a day, which is more like $375. They look kind of booked up in October, though, but depends on the dates.

I think the Novotel over near Les Halles may have rooms with 2 doubles, also, and that is pretty central, although some folks don't like that area as much (me one of them). I'd rather stay in the Crowne Plaza Republique myself.